Ignite the Future of Higher Education: Director of Major Gifts at UMF!
Are you a fundraising visionary ready to leave an indelible mark in a university setting? Do you excel at forging powerful connections and inspiring philanthropic passion? The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking a
Director of Major Gifts to join our dynamic Alumni and Advancement team and play a pivotal role in shaping our future.
This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be a strategic partner, driving the philanthropic engine that fuels our mission. You'll be instrumental in securing transformative financial contributions, advancing UMF's strategic initiatives, and ensuring a positive, impactful giving experience for our most valued donors.
The Impact You'll Make
As our Director of Major Gifts, you'll be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, with a high degree of confidentiality and managerial discretion. Your core responsibilities will include:
We offer a
competitive annual salary of up to $70,000, based on your qualifications and experience.
Complete Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in fundraising or development within a non-profit organization, or in a leadership role overseeing fundraising initiatives.
- Extensive experience in providing strategic leadership and direction for successful fundraising campaigns, from conception to completion.
- Experience in utilizing donor management and stewardship software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Blackbaud CRM, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior engagement with and deep understanding of community engagement in the State of Maine/New England and beyond.
- Membership and active participation in national, regional, and local professional organizations related to fundraising and external relations, such as the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Maine Public Relations Council (MPRC).
Benefits
The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly
competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees and eligible part-time employees that includes, but not limited to:
- Paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Low-cost short-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid basic life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental life insurance
- Tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents
- 403(b) or 457(b) retirement plans with employer contribution
Visit the University of Maine System (UMS) Employee Benefits Center website to learn more!
How to apply: Materials must be submitted via our
UMS Careers site. You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. Additionally, you must upload the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Important Items To Know About The Recruitment Process
- Review of applications will begin at the end of business day on July 30, 2025.
- We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
- Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
- If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, review will be at the discretion of the university.
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).